The double chin problem is so closely related to jowls that the exercises to address these two problem areas are the same. Double chins or jowls make you look chubbier than you probably are, and they are extremely unattractive to see in pictures. The exercises designed for the double chin and for jowls will strengthen the platysma muscle, which means it will also help keep turkey necks at bay. However, if you have a turkey neck as well as a double chin or jowls, it is recommended that you do the exercises for all three.

Like cheek exercises, choose two exercises that you would like to try and do these exercises everyday, consistently for two weeks. After two weeks, add a third exercise and do all three exercises consistently for two weeks. Depending on the size of your double chin or jowls, you will notice a difference at the end of the month! If you would like to shrink the problem area further, add a fourth exercise for another two weeks, and a fifth if needed. Remember that if you are overweight, your double chin or jowl exercises should be done together with exercises for your body which is designed to help you lose weight.

Many people like doing their double chin or jowls exercises and then following it up with chin wraps. This can speed up the process of shrinking your double chin. The only difference is that exercising is free, whereas some chin wraps can be really pricey. Whatever you decide in the end is up to you. In the meantime, here are some exercises for you to try out, and choose which two exercises you will begin with!

The Chin Tap:

1.Look at yourself in the mirror.
2.Gently raise your head upwards, about one or two inches.
3.Tap the underside of your chin (where your double chin is) with the back of your hand.
4. Begin with slow gentle taps for about five seconds, and then increase the speed gradually till you are giving your chin harder taps (don't hurt yourself.) About four to five taps per second for a full minute should do.
5. Do this procedure five times, which gives the exercise time a total of five minutes and 25 seconds.
6. Do this exercise twice a day. Once in the morning and once in the evening.
7. For jowls, use both your hands, and perform the taps on either side of your chin, where the jowls are located.

The Lip Curl:

1. Look at yourself in the mirror.
2. Open your mouth slightly and then curl your lower lip over your bottom teeth.
3. Open your mouth wider and then move your jaw up and down while keeping your mouth open as wide as you can. If you hear your jaw clicking, you are opening too wide, make your movements smaller.
4. Move your jaw up and down thirty times then relax your face.
5. Repeat the procedure five more times.
6. Next, go back to the starting position. Instead of moving your jaw up and down, make a scooping motion with your jaw while keeping your mouth open as wide as you can.
7. Imagine you are one of those digging machines we see at construction or dump sites.
8. Make this scooping motion thirty times, and then relax your face.
9. Repeat the procedure five more times.
10. Do this exercise (both movements) twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.

The Squeeze:

1. Look at yourself in the mirror.
2. While your mouth is closed and relaxed, push your tongue against your teeth.
3. Lift your chin upwards. Using your index and middle finger, press against the hollow areas on either side of the curve between the neck and chin. This is usually slightly above the Adam's apple.
4. As you press down on this hollow area with you fingers, increase the pressure your tongue applies against your teeth, focusing on the lower gum area.
5. Hold this position for ten seconds. Then gradually relax or relieve the pressure.
6. Repeat this procedure five times.

Facial Exercises for Double Chin & Jowls (Choosing a Target for Face Exercises: Double Chin & Jowls continued)